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KC05 RFN

2005 Nissan Almera

Grey Petrol 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,485 mi
Last recorded79,485 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Almera58,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC05 RFN
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 79,485 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 79,485 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Sep 2024 73,190 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 73,170 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 63,376 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,094 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 56,094 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 50,575 miles

Both Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Offside Front Suspension Arm Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 50,557 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill Rusty and Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Both Rear Inner Sills Corroded

Offside Front Suspension Arm Deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 50,557 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 43,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2019 43,142 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2018 33,818 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 29,360 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 27,874 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 26,652 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 25,269 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 24,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2012 23,038 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 21,717 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 20,108 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2010 20,108 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 17,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 18 May 2009 17,905 miles

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 19 May 2008 15,470 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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KC05 RFN is a 2005 Nissan Almera in Grey with a 1,769cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 58,958 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KC05 RFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan Almera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KC05 RFN registered?

KC05 RFN is a 2005 Nissan Almera, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is KC05 RFN safe to buy?

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